Construction Manager

Position Title: Construction Manager 

Department: Construction & Design  

Reports To: VP of Construction 

Location: Central Ohio (Columbus, Dayton) – weekly travel to jobsites 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Salary Range:  $120,000-140,000 + Bonus  

Job Summary 

Evergreen Real Estate Group is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as the owner’s representative on our ground-up assisted living/senior housing projects in Ohio. This is a construction-focused role: overseeing third-party general contractors in the field, with weekly travel to active jobsites, to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to Evergreen’s quality standards. 

The Construction Manager owns the day-to-day GC relationship, actively manages pay applications, schedules, and budgets on behalf of the owner, handles lender and investor construction monitoring, and leads the opening process through a successful handoff from contractor to operator. The role supports pre-construction as needed but is primarily accountable for execution from groundbreaking through opening. 

Key Responsibilities 

Construction Oversight & GC Management 

• Serve as the owner’s representative on active jobsites, with weekly site visits across Ohio to verify progress, quality, and safety. 

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with the third-party general contractor and hold the GC accountable to contract scope, schedule, and quality. 

• Lead OAC meetings and drive timely resolution of RFIs, submittals, and field issues with the GC, architect, and engineers. 

• Verify work conforms to drawings, specifications, and code; identify construction risks early and escalate with recommended solutions. 

Pay Applications, Budget & Cost Control 

• Review and approve monthly pay applications, including line-item review, subcontractor backup, lien waivers, and stored materials. 

• Track the construction budget, contingency, and change orders; challenge scope and pricing before approval. 

• Maintain owner-side cost reporting (budget vs. cost to date vs. cost to complete) and flag variances early. 

• Coordinate the monthly draw package with the development and accounting teams. 

Schedule Management 

• Review the GC’s baseline schedule and monthly updates; validate logic, critical path, and claimed progress against field conditions. 

• Track milestones against the financing and opening schedule and require recovery plans when the schedule slips. 

Lender, Investor & Monitoring Reporting 

• Prepare and submit monthly construction monitoring reports on behalf of the owner to lenders, investors, and agencies. 

• Host and manage lender and investor construction consultant site visits; respond to their reports and close out open items. 

• Maintain the documentation needed for draw approvals, inspections, and compliance. 

Owner-Coordinated Construction Items 

• Manage owner-furnished and owner-contracted scopes outside the GC contract (FF&E, low-voltage/IT, signage, utilities, operator-driven items) and align their timing with the GC schedule. 

• Coordinate owner-driven design changes with the architect and engineers; confirm constructability and cost impact before authorizing. 

Opening & Handoff to Operator 

• Lead the opening process: punch list, final inspections, certificate of occupancy, licensing walk-throughs, and systems commissioning. 

• Manage the handoff from contractor to operator, including training, warranties, O&M manuals, keys, and as-built documents. 

• Coordinate move-in readiness with the operator and manage warranty follow-up through the first year of operations. 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent field experience. 

• 7+ years of construction project management experience; ground-up multi-family or senior housing experience strongly preferred. 

• Experience as an owner’s representative working with third-party GCs, including pay application review, schedule review, and lender/investor construction monitoring. 

• Working knowledge of building codes and licensing/occupancy requirements for assisted living in Ohio preferred. 

Licenses & Certifications 

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) preferred. 

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred. 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel weekly to jobsites across Ohio required. 

Technical & Physical Skills 

• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, contracts, and construction schedules. 

• Strong command of construction means and methods, sequencing, and cost control. 

• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6, Procore or similar PMIS, and Excel. 

• Comfortable on active jobsites and able to navigate all areas of a project under construction. 

Skills 

• Owner’s Representation – Protects the owner’s interests while maintaining a productive, professional GC relationship. 

• Financial Acumen – Reviews pay applications, backup, and change orders with rigor; keeps projects within budget. 

• Technical Knowledge – Applies construction methods, codes, and design requirements in the field. 

• Communication – Delivers clear, timely reporting to leadership, lenders, investors, and the operator. 

• Problem-Solving – Anticipates issues and drives practical resolution under schedule pressure. 

• Organization – Manages multiple projects, draws, and deadlines at once. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

• Work is performed in both office and active construction site environments, with weekly travel to jobsites across Ohio. 

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather, noise, dust, and physical hazards; ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and navigate uneven surfaces. 

• May require occasional evening or weekend work to meet project deadlines and openings. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.